Inpatient Physical Therapist
Bridgeton, MO
Cross Country Allied
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Summary

Physical Therapist, Inpatient Bridgeton. The Physical Therapist evaluates assigned patients and develops, implements, and modifies individualized treatment plans in accordance with patient needs and physician direction. The role provides discipline-specific therapy services, supports functional recovery and return to community activities, and collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to promote safe, effective patient care.

Job Details

• Schedule: Day shift, 8-hour shifts, with a minimum of 40 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications:
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required before the first shift
  • Valid, current state physical therapy license
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience
  • Previous inpatient experience
• Additional Information:
  • Complete comprehensive patient evaluations and develop treatment plans and goals focused on progress toward discharge.
  • Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to address barriers to discharge, coordinate equipment needs, provide patient and family training, and plan continuing services.
  • Manage individual, concurrent, and group treatment sessions according to patient care needs.
  • Complete clear, accurate, and timely medical record documentation, including daily notes, goal writing, functional quality indicator assessments, letters of medical necessity, discharge documentation, and charge entry.
  • Provide care under valid physician orders and in accordance with applicable clinical requirements.
  • Participate in student education and provide appropriate supervision and evaluations when assigned.
  • Pursue professional development through continuing education, self-study, and participation in professional activities.
  • Adhere to applicable state practice requirements, regulatory standards, professional codes of conduct, safety procedures, and quality improvement initiatives.

Benefits

The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits